At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in sound coordination, manage equipment, and mix shows during performances.
- Company: Join Kenny Wax Productions, a leading name in theatre production.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee assistance programmes, and access to training.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive work culture that supports personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting tour and work with talented teams in the West End.
- Qualifications: Experience in sound management and live mixing for theatrical productions.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Full-time, fixed term UKT/BECTU & SOLT/BECTU Contract
Start date: 12 October 26
Rehearsals (London) 14 Sept – 18 Oct 26
Tech (Bromley) 19 – 25 Oct 26
Performances 26 Oct 2026 – 07 March 27
Various UK Touring venues & Wyndham’s Theatre (West End)
Salary: £950.00 per week plus Touring allowance & travel
Job Description
- To assist the Production Manager and Production Sound Engineer to co-ordinate the hire and preparation of equipment and venue supplies throughout the tour;
- To take particular responsibility for dealing with the system maintenance;
- To supervise the load in and load out of each venue;
- To programme and operate the production's sound control system during rehearsals and performance;
- To mix the show on a nightly basis;
- To cover the Sound 2 plot for their one mix show per week; duties include fitting radio mics and backstage troubleshooting;
- To lead on all Sound department system maintenance;
- To uphold the high production standards set by the Sound Designer and maintain the artistic quality of the original design;
- To ensure all sound equipment and areas are kept in a tidy and secure manner;
- To provide technical support for all rehearsals while on tour including all understudy and cast change sessions;
- To work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production;
- To compile and keep up-to-date all necessary show paperwork both hard copy and digital;
- To account for and support the administration of petty cash for Sound Department spends, obtaining where possible VAT invoices for any hires and purchases made through petty cash;
- To adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures put in place by the Production and take an active lead in upholding this within your department;
- Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Sound No.1 based on industry norms and practice.
Job Requirements
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;
- A proactive and flexible attitude;
- Extensive operational Sound experience and excellent technical skills, with particular focus on live mixing skills with a proven track record of dealing with complex radio mic shows;
- Experience of programming and operating digital sound control systems;
- Experience of live mixing large scale theatrical productions, radio mics, live music and line by line speech;
- Previous experience of UK Touring;
- Previous experience of working as part of a team;
- The ability to work well with actors and creative team;
- The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise;
- Awareness of current health & safety legislation.
Job Responsibilities
We are looking for applicants with previous Sound No 1 experience or experience working in a Sound capacity on a new production. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience of line managing multiple people would be desirable, alongside exceptional organisational and scheduling skills. The Sound No 1 is a management role on the Tour and candidates should be comfortable in this position.
Benefits include enrolment in our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), First Aid Training if needed, Wellbeing and Resilience programmes, access to physiotherapy and access to company rate tickets.
We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professional development. We encourage diversity and inclusion across all our shows and particularly encourage those from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
How to Apply
To apply, or for further information, please send a CV and one-page cover letter to [email protected] by 12 noon on Friday 28th August 2026 with “Sound 1: Christmas Carol Goes Wrong” in the subject line. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as applications are received, so we encourage early submission.
Contact name: Molly Hemsley
Contact email: [email protected]
About Kenny Wax Productions
Kenny Wax Ltd is one of the leading Production Companies operating in the West End and on Tour. We are looking for experienced, collaborative and proactive candidates to join our team for Christmas Carol Goes Wrong on tour in the UK and in the West End.
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